Patrick Francis

San Francisco, CA

Playing Level

Advanced

Playing Styles and Interests

Classical

Professional Status

PerformerRecording ArtistTeacher

After picking up a guitar at age 12, Patrick Francis immersed himself in the study of various musical styles, eventually earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar in 1996. His original music can be heard on the San Francisco Guitar Quartet releases Silhouette (2006) and Compadres (2003), as well as the disc Verdes Años (2004), recorded by his guitar and clarinet duo Azulão.